无论您是在烤箱里烤过肉牛肉肋骨，还是在炉子上冒泡的猪肉posole，成功取决于拥有合适的锅。您需要一个可以在漫长而安静的小火锅中保持温和甚至热量的一个。根据我的经验，做到最好的花盆是荷兰式烤烤箱（也称为Cocottes，砂锅菜和法式烤箱）。铸铁除了持久的耐用耐用性外，还非常缓慢地传导热量。加热需要很长时间，但是一旦变热，就可以很好地保持热量。铸铁可以从炉灶到烤箱，这是许多炖肉的重要步骤。最重要的是，用光滑的光泽搪瓷涂有铸铁，使其成为一款出色的炖船，它也不反应且易于清洁。

We focused on 5- to 6-qt. cast-iron Dutch ovens, which we consider the most useful size. In each, we boiled and simmered with the lid on and off, seared skin-on chicken and made a stovetop chicken stew, caramelized onions, seared beef, oven-braised pot roast, and reduced sauces. We also hefted the pots into and out of the oven, weighed them, and took their measurements.

Staub Cocotte（5夸脱，$ 189.95）

颜色丰富的高光泽搪瓷，优雅的设计和类似限制的顶部手柄使该锅成为最时尚的束。与炉灶和烤箱中的其他型号相比，独特设计的盖子贴合，并保留比其他型号保持更多的水分。宽侧手柄很容易用烤箱手套握住，但是倾斜的侧面和较窄的底座意味着更少的灼热空间。ChefsResource.com

Lodge Enamel (5 quart, $167.95)

这个精心设计的锅是一见钟情。它的广泛基础为灼热提供了最大的空间。优雅的环手柄手动感觉很好，并且在炉灶上保持凉爽。另外，这个锅是如此英俊，您可能想在厨房里展示它。我们唯一的注意：厚厚的铸铁结构使其大小很重。lodge-enamel.pans.com

Mario Batali Italian Essentials Pot (6 quart, $99.95)

该锅的宽基底，直侧和更大的容量转化为最大的灼热空间，因此您可以少批量褐色的肉。它的宽度很容易容纳笨拙的切割，例如羊腿。我们确实注意到由于更宽的底部和宽松的盖子，在炖过程中明显蒸发。虽然厚厚的结构和大容量使其成为阵容中最重的锅，但它也是最佳价值之一。surlatable.com

Innova圆形烤箱（5夸脱，$ 49.99）

This unassuming pot held its own against the sleeker and better-known brands. Its extremely low price tag and shorter warranty period (25 years) do make us wonder, but the parameters of our testing don’t allow us to measure longevity. The base is also narrower than any of the rest, which translates into more batches and more time spent searing.target.com

世界美食Chasseur（5-1/2夸脱，$ 165）

These handsome, sturdy pots are fairly new here, but the company that makes them enjoys a 70-year reputation in France for well-designed, durable products. The wide shape is ample for searing, and the top knob stays cool on the stovetop. This pot’s large capacity and heavy construction make it one of the heftier ones we tried. We were surprised by its short warranty period (10 years), given that the pot feels and looks very solid.pans.com

Le Creuset（5-1/2夸脱，194.95美元）

多年来,三星Le Creuset是唯一的选择ous cooks, and time has proven these to be reliable and indestructible pots. The most noticeable advantage over the others is its slightly thinner construction, which makes it lighter and less arduous to lift. We also appreciate the wide base (ample room for searing) and the handle that stays cool on the stovetop.KitchenEtc.com

许多荷兰烤箱的盖子的下侧都用尖峰（或凸起的点）彩色，旨在形成蒸汽从蒸汽中升起的冷凝水滴。这些液滴从理论上滴落到食物上，在炖时吹来。在我们的测试中，我们发现在所有盖子的底面形成的凝结（涂层或平坦）并滴回了锅中。在两种类型的盖子下，水分量或炖食物的外观没有显着差异。